HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2005-01 Youth ProgramProclamation 2005-01
Whereas: The City of Rexburg, Idaho, proactively seeks to establish programs and to offer opportunities for young people to learn about municipal government and to develop skills that
will ensure “Next Generation Leadership” for our city; and
Whereas: each year during Municipal Government Month the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board Sponsors Rexburg 101; and
Whereas: students from Madison High School and Madison Jr. High have voluntarily chosen to participate in Rexburg 101; and
Whereas: these students gain first-hand experience in the various services that municipal government provides to its citizens; and
Whereas: they will obtain first-hand knowledge of the duties and responsibilities from their elected officials; and
Whereas: these students are willing to commit their personal time to learn about codes, ordinances, laws, city procedures, as well as to experience through mock City Council meetings
the types of challenges and difficult decisions elected officials routinely face; and
Whereas: the Rexburg community and the City as an organization will benefit from the foundation of community service that the Rexburg 101 will instill in these students, some of whom
will be Rexburg’s future leaders;
Therefore: I, Shawn Larsen, Mayor of the City of Rexburg, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Rexburg, declare the month of March, 2005 as
“MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MONTH”
Given under my hand and seal of the City of Rexburg, Idaho
this 16th day of February, 2005
_____________________________
Shawn Larsen, Mayor
Attest: _________________________
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk